SEC Form 13F

SEC Form 13F is a quarterly report required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to be filed by institutional investment managers who manage over $100 million in Securities. The form discloses the manager’s holdings of publicly traded Stocks and certain other Securities, providing transparency to the market.

The form must be filed within 45 days after the end of each calendar quarter and includes information such as the names of the Securities, their values, and the number of Shares held. This data helps investors understand the investment strategies of large Institutional Investors.

For example, a hedge fund like Bridgewater Associates would file Form 13F to disclose its significant Stock holdings, such as large positions in companies like Apple Inc. or Amazon.com. These disclosures can influence market perceptions and investment strategies of other investors.

One notable case was when the filings revealed the large stakes held by funds like Vanguard Group or BlackRock in various companies, highlighting their influence in corporate governance and market dynamics.